Norwalk, OH – Drivers across Huron County are being urged to use caution today after the Huron County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 Snow Advisory Wednesday afternoon. The alert, posted around 1:30 p.m., warns that accumulating snow is creating slick road conditions, blowing snow, and areas of reduced visibility.
According to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, roads across the county are now snow covered, and drifting remains possible throughout the afternoon and evening. A Level 1 advisory is the lowest of the county’s three-tier winter road system, but officials stress that drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and plan for additional travel time.
The sheriff’s office notes that several secondary and rural roads are seeing the greatest impact, where drifting from open fields is causing patchy areas of compacted snow. Crews are actively plowing and treating major routes as temperatures continue to fall, which may cause additional slick spots during the commute home.
This advisory comes as a broader band of lake-effect and system snow pushes across northern Ohio, bringing quick bursts of accumulation. Visibility may drop without warning during heavier snow showers.
No major crashes have been reported as of early afternoon, but deputies say conditions may worsen as winds increase later in the day. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates and avoid unnecessary travel if conditions deteriorate.
Anyone who must be on the roads is advised to keep headlights on, clear snow from vehicles, and be prepared for slower speeds countywide.
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